Evening & Overnight Programs

Join us for exclusive after-hours family experiences at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, offered on select Saturday evenings and overnights. Choose from two exciting, themed programs: Space Science and Crime Scene Science Investigation.

Upon arrival, drop off your gear, grab some pizza, and dive into a whirlwind of exciting, themed hands-on activities! Every program also includes a live-guided tour of the night sky in the Acheson Planetarium, and a chance to explore the universe in our Observatory.

For the Evening program, doors open at 5:30pm for check-in and pizza dinner. The fun kicks off at 6:00pm and wraps up by 9:00pm.

For Overnight programs, enjoy all the fun of our Evening programs, then roll out your sleeping bags and settle in for a night surrounded by our exhibits. Late-night snacks and a movie make the Overnight adventure even more exciting! Doors open at 5:45pm for check-in and pizza; programming begins promptly at 6:15pm and concludes with breakfast and departure by 8am.

We designed the Saturday Science to be fun, engaging, and awe-inspiring events for families, friends, groups, and Scouts aged 5-adult.

All Evening and Overnight programs are aligned with Scout badge requirements, be sure to check the individual listings!

Upcoming Evening and Overnight Programs:

Space Science: Discover the wonders of the night sky as you explore with an astronomer, dive into space engineering, create your own moon phases, hold a REAL meteorite, hear a surprising constellation tale, and take a stroll to learn the true distances between the planets and the Sun. Plus, take home a special gift—a tasty astronaut snack!

The Space Science Overnight program is offered on January 17 and April 25. If you're involved in Scouting, this program can help fulfill some or all the requirements for the following badges: Daisy Space Science Explorer, Brownie Space Science Adventurer, Junior Space Science Investigator, and Tiger Sky's the Limit.

Crime Scene Science Investigation: Can you crack the case? Start by sharpening your detective skills in workshops covering memory, blood analysis, fingerprints, and other types of evidence. Then, it's time to investigate the crime scene! Collect evidence, analyze clues, assess suspects, and collaborate with your team. Who do YOU think is the culprit? Plus, take home a special gift—a secret message communicator!

The Crime Scene Science Investigation Overnight program is offered on March 14.
The Crime Scene Science Investigation Evening program is offered on February 28.

If you're involved in Scouting, this program fully meets the requirements for the following badges: Junior Detective (Girl Scouts) and Bear Forensics (Cub Scouts).

Evening and Overnight Program Fee Details:

Evening Programs:

• Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $42.50 per person
• Non-Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $50 per person

Overnight Programs:

• Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $85 per person
• Non-Member Adults/Children/Scouts: $100 per person

Special Cranbrook Institute of Science patches are available at the door for $5.

Registration closes 10 calendar days before the program. Programs with fewer than 60 total attendees may be canceled, and refunds will be issued.

Register now at the Following Links:

• Overnights and Evenings (Non-Members)
• Overnights and Evenings (Members)